Steve Kurth
About Steve Kurth
Steve Kurth is the Supply Chain Manager for Major Capital Projects in Kazakhstan at Chevron, with extensive experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management across various global locations.
Current Role at Chevron
Steve Kurth currently serves as the Supply Chain Manager for Major Capital Projects in Kazakhstan, representing Chevron. He splits his time between Houston and Kazakhstan. In this position, he oversees procurement, logistics, material management, and contracting functions for a $15 billion energy project in Tengiz, Kazakhstan. His leadership ensures the safe and timely delivery of $2.5 billion worth of project materials and equipment internationally sourced from over 140 suppliers in 31 countries.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Steve Kurth has an extensive history with Chevron, spanning several key roles. From 2012 to 2017, he served as the Procurement Manager for Major Capital Projects in the United Kingdom, based in Farnborough, England. Before that, he was the Logistics Manager for Major Capital Projects in Angola, West Africa, from 2011 to 2012. Earlier in his career at Chevron, he held the position of Logistics Specialist in Houston, Texas, from 2008 to 2011.
Career at Dell Technologies
Prior to his tenure at Chevron, Steve Kurth worked at Dell Technologies in various capacities. He was the Logistics Operations Manager for Worldwide Procurement in Nashville, Tennessee, from 2006 to 2008, and the Global Strategic Commodity Manager for Worldwide Procurement in Austin, Texas, from 2003 to 2006. His early career at Dell included the role of Supply Chain Manager for Worldwide Procurement at the Enterprise Systems Group from 1999 to 2003.
Educational Background
Steve Kurth holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, completed between 1997 and 1999. He also earned a Master of Science in Hazardous Waste Management from Wayne State University from 1992 to 1994. Additionally, he attained a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan College of Engineering, which he completed between 1986 and 1990.
Career Achievements
Throughout his career, Steve Kurth has achieved significant milestones. Notably, he generated over $33 million in cost savings in the past two years by identifying and executing supply chain value creation and continuous improvement opportunities. He also manages a diverse team of 24 individuals and implemented tools and processes to drive reliability and standardization across the supply chain function. Moreover, he developed metrics to track and analyze progress and performance, which he reports to senior management. He effectively grows partnerships with strategic suppliers and contractors while optimizing the supply chain through new relationships.